About Cinema (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8.6
Released in 2015, About Cinema is a documentary film directed by Walter Carvalho, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. An abandoned tumbledown theater in the outback of Paraíba state is the initial setting of a film about cinema, which explores the testimonials of the novelist and playwright Ariano Suassuna and other filmmakers such as Ruy Guerra, Julio Bressane, Ken Loach, Andrzej Wajda, Karim Ainouz, José Padilha, Hector Babenco, Vilmos Zsigmond, Béla Tarr, Gus Van Sant and Jia Zhangke. They all respond to two basic questions: why do they make movies and why do they serve the seventh art. The filmmakers share their thoughts about time, narrative, rhythm, light, movement, the meaning of tragedy, the audience‘s desires and the boundaries with other forms of art.
Who’s in it. About Cinema stars Ariano Suassuna, Ruy Guerra, Béla Tarr and Júlio Bressane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, About Cinema sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About Cinema page.
If you liked it. Fans of About Cinema tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About Cinema (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for About Cinema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is About Cinema worth watching?
- About Cinema holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in About Cinema?
- About Cinema stars Ariano Suassuna, Ruy Guerra, Béla Tarr, Júlio Bressane and Andrzej Wajda.
- When was About Cinema released?
- About Cinema was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.